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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.81, 3,767.65 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.81, 3,767.65 and 868.32 is: 1,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.81 : 3,767.65 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.81/3,767.65 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.81x = 3,767.65 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.81x = 3,271,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,523.68/2,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.46

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